Chic cover-ups for your next beach day

Eye spy

Eyelet is a great way to add drama to an otherwise simple white cover-up. Bonus? This breathable tunic is Canadian-made. 

Eyelet sleeved tunic, $60, everydaysunday.ca.

To the max

Embrace your inner goddess with this beautiful maxi cover-up. The V-neck and spaghetti straps make this dress a simple but effortless beach look, with a bit of drama.

Cover up maxi dress $95, nordstrom.com.

Fully, completely

A romper is a complete outfit that you can wear basically anywhere, so it makes sense to pick one as a beach cover-up—especially when you’ll be jumping between swimming, reading, grabbing food and doing anything else on your beach day. We picked this linen-blend romper from Old Navy for its absorbency and comfort

Linen-blend halter swim romper, $40, oldnavy.ca.

Super stripe

We love the versatility of this piece. You can wear it with your swimsuit, or style it with a skirt or trousers to make it more every-day-friendly.

Joe Fresh x Lemlem cover up, $29, joefresh.com.

Tropical vibes

Complete your beach look with this tropical cover-up. The bold print is guaranteed to add colour and drama to your favourite swimsuit. Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns too!

Chiffon kaftan, $35, hm.com.

Beach blues

Incorporate the calm shades of water and channel the movement of waves with this billowy, blue cover-up from Billabong. The lightweight, draped material is giving us major ocean vibes.

Water bound cover up, $65, billabong.com.

Light and lacy

Add a little texture to your swimsuit with this lacey cover-up. We love the fringe at the ends and the playful nature of this piece.

Lace Swim cover-up, $19, ardene.com.

Beach chic

This kaftan was made for the beach. The faded orange strips and tassels add a nice pop of colour.

Tassel cotton kaftan, $50, mango.com.

Relaxed ruffles

The different shades of blue and wave-like ruffle overlay of this maxi beach piece will go especially well with salt-wavy beach hair.

Sheer maxi cover up, $74, abercrombie.ca.

The blues

We love the subtle print and faded detail on this chambray dress—the perfect, non-fussy piece for the beach.

Aerie Chambray tie dress, $60, ae.com.

Wear the pants

These split leg beach pants are a great alternative to dress cover-ups—and way more practical if you find yourself running around.

Jemma pinstripe split leg beach trouser, $32, boohoo.com.

Super sheer

Canadian swimwear brand, Gattina, is known for its minimalist swimwear choices, which is why this cover-up is as simple and comfy as your favourite t-shirt dress.

Dani, $75, gattina.ca.

Denim days

This denim dress is the perfect go-to cover-up for the summer. It’s appropriate for every occasion, whether you’re chilling at the beach, visiting cottage country, or living it up in the city.

Swing beach midi dress, $45, topshop.com.

Moody tropic

Add a tropic twist to your cover up with this Moroccan-inspired and sheer cover-up dress. The print is subtle and the tone-on-tone black will go with every swimsuit you own.

Morocco cover-up dress, $118, nordstrom.com.

Tie one on

Not ready to cover up completely? Try a sarong, which will cover your bottom half, while still letting you show off your suit on top.

Maxi Chiffon Beach Sarong with Satin Tie, $33, asos.com.

Two for one

The easy, breezy feel of this two-piece cover-up, is a great choice if you’re rocking a strapless bikini. The look includes an off-the-shoulder top and matching maxi skirt for a complete summertime ensemble.

Beach Co-ord in Tie Dye, $83, asos.com.

Sheer structure

This shirtdress is a nice balance between relaxed and structured. The collar, buttons, and length are more conservative while the sheer material and tie-waist add a relaxed, summery feel.

Draped cover-up shirtdress, $31, forever21.com.